Monthly Archives: February 2013

On Such A Day

Posted on February 28, 2013 by alan1704

On such a day Of no exceptions Sleepless emotions In eternal patterns ———- A flash of lightening A crack of thunder A downpour of rain Celestial wonder  ———- Black clouds creep over The world just gets darker Stretched out to … Continue reading →

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The Avenue at Middelharnis

Posted on February 27, 2013 by alan1704

(The Avenue at Middelharnis – Meindert Hobbema)  —————————— Parallel Promises Solemn Avenue In nature’s cathedral Gradual depressions skirt springs revival Joy’s elevation rises towards an intimacy of truth There in flat meadows, deep ditches of autumn stillness reflect the season’s … Continue reading →

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Crimson Justified

Posted on February 26, 2013 by alan1704

In Christ alone is acceptance Condemnation consumed Nothing now can separate us From the love of God The power of perfection in union New life inside abound  ——– If the world rejects us He accepts us in his grace If … Continue reading →

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Waltz

Posted on February 25, 2013 by alan1704

They danced to an old fashioned song The romantic moon shone outside There on the terrace of the dying They whispered words of promise. ———- Once they were the King and Queen Alive to all that life could offer When … Continue reading →

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Golden Braids

Posted on February 24, 2013 by alan1704

Albert Anker ‘Girl Braiding Her Hair’ (and reading ) 1887  ———— It is the same dreams of yesterday Held within your chamber of wishes To ponder the peace, the future day When pain gives way to surrender In a discovery … Continue reading →

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Crimson Vial

Posted on February 23, 2013 by alan1704

The cord that reconciles Justice held in suspense Innocent blood eternally spent Incense offered Rebellions judgment Crimson vial.  ———- Forgiven my debts and declared me rich, Cancelled my failure and declared me a success, Buried my sinful nature and created … Continue reading →

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Crimson Drops

Posted on February 22, 2013 by alan1704

It cost me nothing To go free Receive new life Forgiven.  ——— It cost Jesus life His poured out blood To settle the debt unpaid Forgiveness. ———– How precious the news Reconciled to God My sin no longer remembered Forgotten … Continue reading →

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Broken

Posted on February 21, 2013 by alan1704

I waited for you to appear The horizon was empty The landscape desolate Everything felt weary. ———- Where were you? ———— I shouted for you to hear My words just echoed back Lost in a mirror of silence Everything felt … Continue reading →

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Crimson Red

Posted on February 21, 2013 by alan1704

Red Blood Lay cold Black open void Entering into the Promised Land Your crimson stripes woven into a golden strand Flesh and stone creep closer in the intimate dance of the predestined hour Lost in an infinite act within times … Continue reading →

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Crimson Stripes

Posted on February 20, 2013 by alan1704

Scar Honour You appear Silent flowing river Drops for us to ponder Lost in an infinite act within times whisper Flesh and stone creep closer in the intimate dance of the predestined hour Your crimson stripes woven into a golden strand … Continue reading →

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